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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
Her take on the updo was light and flowy, with long pieces of her golden-blonde hair framing her face.
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Temwa Chawinga has netted five goals in the Current’s last two matches, closing in on Barbra Banda in the golden boot race.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Cook sliced onions slowly in neutral cooking oil until soft and golden brown.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Secondary packaging showcasing golden topstitching on a white background further reinforce the theme.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Temwa Chawinga has netted five goals in the Current’s last two matches, closing in on Barbra Banda in the golden boot race.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Cook sliced onions slowly in neutral cooking oil until soft and golden brown.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Secondary packaging showcasing golden topstitching on a white background further reinforce the theme.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The trick is not to chase every bright idea.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The cheapest routes are based on the averages of the company’s cheapest round-trip flight prices on economy class, according to their methodology.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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The island tree is shorter and bushier, its bark thicker and its cones rounder than the mainland tree.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Here are three key themes from our discussion that every leader needs to understand to foster a thriving workplace culture.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Instead, Hanalei town is rooted in Kauai's history and lifestyle as a former thriving agricultural hub.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The film lures us into a mystery that’s a knowing gloss on all those old detective movies, as Joe is hired by Sharon Cobbs (Vicky Krieps), a platinum-blonde femme fatale whose older tycoon husband was just murdered.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
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Most brands offer these hair must-haves in only black, brown and blonde, but Wojczak knew there was a rainbow of shades in between.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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For members of the state’s business community, that was a promising focus, one that closely aligned with their own goals.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The three hitters who drove in runs that inning, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker, had been trending upward at the plate of late, a promising sign for an offense overdue for a hot streak.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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For many, Everlane represents the optimistic millennial ideal that consumers could shop their way to sustainability.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Offal fell out of favor in America for several reasons, including its association with poverty and wartime rationing in the prosperous era that followed World War II, according to The Takeout.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Parting Thoughts The most prosperous will not simply be those who produce the most, but rather, those who can produce the right compounds, at the right quality, at the right scale and with the right cost profile.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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